This is for those folks that aren't Patrons. Hey everyone, I have some really HUGE news for this update, so please, please, PLEASE read what I have to say. I know there's a lot here, but it's extremely important! It's with a heavy heart that I make this announcement, but CursedMarked and I will no longer be working together. In the best interest of our friendship and the project, we have come to this agreement and will no longer be working together. This actually revolves around some of the personal reasons we had to cancel IDEKA as well. Overall, it's better for both of us to go this direction. The past several months have been really stressful for us, and this is the best option. It's really unfortunate, and I'd never be where I am today without him. Thank you so much for all you've been able to help me do, my dear friend. So, what does that mean for Extracurricular Activities? Well, it just means I'll be using a new artist. The overwhelming amount of feedback I received on my post back in January made me feel confident that the project will still push forward, even with a change in artists. I know this will yield mixed feelings, but I'm letting folks know now, in case you are only here for the art and want to back out before the month changes. I am happy to say that I do have a solution already, and from this point on, I'll be working with Bigfingers Games Inc. (or better known as CaptainGerBear). As some of you might know, he's seen huge success with his own games Bastard Bonds (on Steam!) and See No Evil, and he's on board to bring his professional work and advice to Extracurricular Activities. You can see from the work I'm sharing that he's already hard at work, so stay tuned and see what else is in store! This is just a small example of more to come.
Keep in mind, there is a huge difference in the style of the two artists, and CaptainGerBear is working to keep things are true as possible to their designs. There is a lot of work to do, and there is much much more to come, so stay tuned for that.Public demos won't see any major changes until at least Update 1.54 releases, most likely. Thanks to everyone for your support and interest in the project!
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typoking7
2/17/2018 04:02:06 pm
This... feels weird. Like, I get why, but it's still sad.
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Sebisenran
2/22/2018 06:22:46 am
Dont worry, we will still support you and cursedmarked for separate, you are both incredible! :D
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Wary
2/23/2018 04:31:37 am
I'm really confused by what you meant by "cancel IDEKA as well". I know the comic-based game is no longer in development but does that include the comic itself? I remember when you and CM first introduced the comic via the halloween game the promo says "it's [our comic]". Does that mean CM find a new writer for the comic like what you did with EA or the comic from his patreon also stops completely?
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DyneWulf
3/17/2018 11:06:16 am
The IDEKA 2017 game is what we cancelled. CM will still continue to work on the comic.
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Wary
3/28/2018 05:26:19 am
Thanks DyneWulf for answering the question. I'm sorry I realized it must've made you feel very uncomfortable answering this question for CM. I don't know what happened between you two but I hope things work out between you two.
Jt
2/28/2018 11:01:56 pm
I just hope he fixes his style of 'big muscle guy with tiny leg' syndrome... it... isn't working.
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The 13th
3/9/2018 04:22:06 pm
I'd say he already did. The samples above already proven otherwise. I mean look at Dozer's sample. It's fantastic and at least that Gigantic O.T.N is not being obscene. Even though it is hot.
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3/9/2018 08:23:43 pm
Strange Flesh is not drawn by CGB though, it's from Blazingcheecks.
It's very admirable that you and CursedMarked are mutually going your separate ways for the good of the project and, most importantly, your friendship. It's also great to see that you've worked on a solution to keep EA going. I think CaptainGerBear is a great choice to work with both artistically and professionally given his background with developing games. I like what I'm seeing from the preliminary sketches even if it will take a while to get use to since I've grown attached to seeing the characters in CM's style. Though I'll admit to already liking CGB's style when it comes to Dozer's and Darius' packages; I don't mind a large, predominate package visible through their clothes though CM's style, while hot, is a bit exaggerate to being slightly comical instead. (Not dising on CM's style, I love your work man.) Bringing CGB to the team and with Gavel's beautiful backgrounds seems like it's going to be a winning combination when it comes to the art.
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Juandi
3/4/2018 05:31:04 pm
Some of the characters look better, some look... not worse, but it shifts to a face or body type I don't like as much as the old style's.
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The 13th
3/9/2018 04:08:22 pm
My lord the redesigns are still really good. It's a very fresh feeling and honestly I have my condolences for you and Butch. I have experienced those pains myself with the recent animation project I handled with a few of my teammates. But overall, I hope you can look at the bright side of this. And right now I am just loving these new designs, they don't really feel like Butch but they feel more of an unexpected but incredibly awesome surprise from just the look of my personal favorite, Darius. I really like the feel of the art just as much as the old one. It still retained the personality of the characters and I am looking forward for the new versions to come! You have my full support!
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